Thx, td. How would you incorporate the theory of the Roman numeral numbering system to this concept, (I, IV, V, etc)? I'm trying to tie it all in by introducing numbered scale notes to the I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii and playing major or minor chords within a key to identify or write songs. Am I tackling too huge of a piece of theory too soon? I want my students to get a fair helping of chords, scales, and theory at each lesson.

And since you've been so gracious, here's a slightly unrelated question: why do we mix the sharps and flats when we name the notes going up the fingerboard? (EFF#GAbABbBCC#DEbE) Some of my students who have prior music (piano) experience say you only use all sharps or all flats in a given key so you can still use every letter name?

At this point, you're probably thinking, "And he's a teacher?" I figure with 7 students, it's time for me to get it right! Thanks again.